Movie to be filmed in Loretto
By ohtadmin | on November 01, 2010
Starrla Cray
LORETTO, MN –What does the city of Loretto have in common with Hollywood, CA? Well, until now, not much, but soon, Loretto will be the site of a feature film, “How I Survived Summer Camp.” “We want to start shooting this spring,” said Mitchel Jones of TRIWAR/Chasing Autumn production company. The 90-minute movie centers on a 13-year-old “regular kid” named […]
Local EDAs work to brighten business and development
By ohtadmin | on November 01, 2010
Starrla Cray
WINSTED, WAVERLY, MAYER, HOWARD LAKE, WATERTOWN, MN –From promotion efforts to industrial parks, local economic development authorities (EDAs) are committed to enhancing business sectors in the communities they serve. Each city has a slightly different approach to economic expansion. Some have a three, five, or seven-member EDA of community volunteers that meet every month, while others utilize their city councils […]
On the campaign trail with Tom Emmer; rally in Delano Tuesday
By ohtadmin | on November 01, 2010
Ryan Gueningsman
Despite being physically larger than his two major opponents, Tom Emmer of Delano still sees his quest to become Minnesota’s next governor as a “David vs. Goliath” battle, with David in the lead. “It’s kind of fun because, if you think about it, Democrats always like to say that they represent the little guy,” Emmer said on his campaign RV […]
Dassel-co*kato FFA returns from national convention
By ohtadmin | on November 01, 2010
Kristen Miller
DASSEL-co*kATO, MN –Twenty-one Dassel-co*kato FFA members recently participated at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN, bringing with them a team of supporters. “[The trip] went really well,” said Dassel-co*kato FFA Advisor Eric Sawatzke. He was also happy to see not only the large number of FFA members, but the family members who came along to support them through the […]
Local handbag designer launches new line
By ohtadmin | on November 01, 2010
Starrla Cray
co*kATO, MN – At the age of six, co*kato native Brianna (Lundeen) Krebsbach told her father, “I want to design handbags.” That ambition never faded, and today, Brianna’s gorgeous leather purses grace the arms of celebrities and stylish women all over the US. Sweet, sophisticated, and smart, Brianna’s luxurious handbags are a clear reflection of her personality. “I’m actually involved […]
LP graduate’s infant receives lung transplant; benefit Nov. 6
By ohtadmin | on November 01, 2010
Linda Scherer
WINSTED, MN – Faith Ann Adelmann was born Jan. 17, 2010 weighing one pound 10.5 ounces, and was less than 12 inches long. She was tiny, but she has proven to her parents, Andrea Mueller, a 1995 Lester Prairie graduate, and Joseph Adelmann of Belle Plaine, she is a fighter, who has survived multiple times in spite of the medical […]
Surprise
By ohtadmin | on November 01, 2010
Matt Kane
DELANO — Kassondra Sage stopped in her tracks when she neared the threshold of the Delano Middle School office door, near the main entrance, her eyes wide open, trying to register the sight of the person standing inside, just 20 feet away. It was her father, Gordon Sage. Those brown, teen eyes hadn’t stared into Gordon Sage’s eyes in eight […]
News – Herald Journal
By ohtadmin | on November 01, 2010
Linda Scherer
WINSTED, MN – Some of Kristin Otto’s best memories of attending Holy Trinity High School were sporting events, whether she was playing or just attending. She played both basketball and volleyball, ran track, and was a member of the school dance line, which performed at competitions and at half-time during sporting events. She was also part of the Holy Trinity […]
Tuesday is the day to head to the polls
By ohtadmin | on November 01, 2010
Ryan Gueningsman
Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to elect people to a number of different offices. Delano In Delano, three people will be on the ballot for the mayor position: Larry Bartels, Dale Graunke, and Harlan Lewis. Incumbent Joe McDonald did not file and is running a campaign for state representative. For the two city council positions, Dan Gustafson, Jon […]
Dassel-co*kato Craft Fair is ‘all about the kids’
By ohtadmin | on November 01, 2010
Kristen Miller
co*kATO, DASSEL, MN –Seventy-seven vendors will be setting up shop at the Dassel-co*kato High School and Middle School for the 38th annual Dassel-co*kato Craft Fair Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free, but all proceeds from the vendor booth fees benefit the Dassel-co*kato Early Childhood Advisory Council for preschool dollars for scholars and early childhood […]
